3 August 2008 - 27 September 2008

Exhibition: ‘Weaving Influences’ - 50 Years of Artist Tapestry from Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios

Celtic Spirit 2002, Rug, Alan Davie. Made by Dovecot Tapestry Studio.

Dovecot, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh | Location on Google Maps »

Open Mon - Sat, 11am - 6pm | Free admission

Spectacular tapestries for domestic and commercial interiors from artists and sculptors of international acclaim.

Sculptors, textile designers, painters and printmakers have all worked with the weavers in Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios to create innovative and imaginative works. The skill of interpretation is shown in these tapestries, shown alongside examples of the artists’ and designers’ other works.

Featured artists include:



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Faith Shannon in her studio.

Previous Projects

Faith Shannon, leading Scottish bookbinder, photographed in her studio by Shannon Tofts. One of 12 images of leading makers included in 'Face of Craft' at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in 2006.